This article cites Emily Oster and the brand new launch of a Covid-19 School Data Hub, a site that includes data from about 56,000 schools across 31 states.
In the News
This article cites the amount of money spent on post-9/11 wars, including the percentage spent on military contracts, according to a recent report from Costs of War.
U.S. News and World Report
The Long-Reaching Human Toll of Sept. 11, by the Numbers (Costs of War report cited)
This article mentions the Costs of War report at Watson, which puts the human toll of 9/11 casualties at 890,000 - including armed forces on all sides of the conflicts, contractors, civilians, journalists and humanitarian workers.
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson on the amount of money spent on post-9/11 wars.
In this piece, Cathy Lutz discusses the "unteaching" involved in teaching about 9/11.
This piece reflects on the estimated number of Iraqi civilians killed in war-related violence since 9/11, according to the Costs of War report.
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that the president did the right thing in Afghanistan, but that doesn't mean he'll abandon his long-standing support for American interventionism.
Timmons Roberts provided commentary on the marketing and communications practices of oil and gas companies.
Ashutosh Varshney offered commentary in this article on the future of BJP's immigration enforcement in India.
Los Angeles Times
Editorial: The hole in America's heart (Costs of War report cited)
This piece references the 20-year toll of conflict since 9/11, as reported by the Costs of War Project at Watson.
Adam Levine provided commentary in this article on his support for businesses implementing their own vaccination requirements.
This piece features an interview with Costs of War co-directors Cathy Lutz and Stephanie Savell on a new report ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson, stating that approximately 929,000 people have been killed in post-9/11 wars according to the report.
Michael Kennedy offers commentary in this article on the influence of COVID-19 on the younger generation, specifically students he's taught at Brown.
This article references the Costs of War report, citing that more than 7,000 U.S. service members have been killed in Afghanistan and Iraq according to the Project.
This article references the Costs of War report at Watson, citing that the U.S. has spent more than $5.48 trillion since 2001.
This article mentions President Biden referencing the Costs of War report in his most recent speech on Afghanistan.
This article cites the Costs of War report in reference to the number of American journalists and humanitarian aid workers killed in Afghanistan between 2011 and 2021.
This piece cites the Costs of War report at Watson.
This article cites the Costs of War report, stating: "Tens of thousands of people have died in the conflict and some $2.3 trillion has been spent, according to the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University."
Ashutosh Varshney provided commentary in this article on the social fear of Muslims overtaking Hindus in India.
In this interview with Sharmine Narwani, Chas Freeman touches on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, China's re-entry to the region, Israel's current predicament and more.
This article references the Costs of War report, citing that the United States has spent $2.26 trillion on the war in Afghanistan as of April, including operations in Pakistan.
Prerna Singh appears in this podcast interview to discuss India's governmental relationship with Afghanistan and other neighboring countries.
Wall Street Journal
Back to School With No Idea What to Expect (Emily Oster cited)
This article cites a study co-authored by Emily Oster and four others in which they analyze student Covid rates in Florida, New York and Massachusetts during the 2020-21 school year.
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of Afghans killed in post-9/11 wars, as well as the amount of U.S. money spent overseas.
James N. Green offered commentary in this article stating, "Bolsonaro has discredited many of the institutions, so there's widespread cynicism about the institutions of democracy now."
Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article stating, "This president has clearly decided that his mission, his set of goals is very much focused on improving conditions in the United States of America and essentially avoiding loss of life."
Brian Atwood penned this piece on the troubled aftermath in Haiti resulting from a recent earthquake, hurricane, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of deaths and amount of money spent on post-9/11 wars.
This article cites Emily Oster's weekly newsletter and the idea of creating a "data force" to gather information on breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people and Covid cases in children.
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the number of lives lost and amount of money spent in post-9/11 wars overseas.
This article cites John Friedman, co-director of Opportunity Insights, on the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. employment.
New York Times
The Tragedy of Afghanistan (Costs of War report cited)
This article cites the Costs of War report at Watson in reference to the amount of U.S. money spent overseas, as well as the number of military lives lost in post-9/11 operations.
This article cites Watson's Trending Globally podcast on which Emily Oster recently appeared to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.
Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the current state of Afghanistan.
Richard Boucher provided commentary in this article on the Taliban's rise to governance and power in Afghanistan.
Climate Solutions Lab Affiliate Jan Stockbruegger penned this article describing the options and the role of the International Maritime Organization.
Brian Atwood penned this column in The Hill.
Wendy Schiller offered commentary on how the effectiveness of Democrats' messaging will help determine whether they retain the majority next year.
U.S. News & World Report
China Preparing to Recognize Taliban if Kabul Falls: Sources (commentary by Tyler Jost)
Tyler Jost provided commentary in this article on the relationship between the Taliban and the Chinese government.
Stephen Kinzer penned this column arguing that external pressure on Cuba and Iran hurts ordinary people and doesn't budge incalcitrant regimes.
Mark Blyth provides commentary in this article stating, "As the IPCC report makes clear, there are now only unknown and unfamiliar alternative futures that we can choose from."
Emily Oster joins The Ross Kaminsky Show to discuss her new book, The Family Firm.
In this interview, Emily Oster delves into content from her new book, The Family Firm.
This article cites the Costs of War project at Watson in reference to the number of Afghan civilians who have died in post-9/11 wars.
The Washington Free Beacon
Family Business (Emily Oster cited)
This article provides a review for Emily Oster's new book, The Family Firm.
Emily Oster provides commentary in this article, stating her opinion that we will inevitably learn to live with COVID-19 rather than try to eradicate it.